Allegiant Announces New Service to Baltimore/Washington!
Kaley Miller2021-01-14T11:49:52-05:00Return to PGD BUZZ
AeroGuard Partners with Hodges Offering Bachelor’s Degree
Kaley Miller2020-12-11T15:46:59-05:00Look! There’s a new bachelor’s degree in the sky! Hodges University has launched a bachelor’s degree concentration in aviation. Formally named the Bachelor in Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Aviation, it opens a pathway for students interested in becoming a commercial pilot. Hodges University is partnering with Part 141 Flight schools in Florida and around the country. “While students are in flight school, they can also enroll at Hodges University and earn their bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. John Meyer, president of Hodges University. “They can also earn a credit award for the pilot license itself, helping them complete their [...]
Update to the Community
Kaley Miller2020-12-10T08:07:22-05:00Community Update from Punta Gorda Airport CEO, James W. Parish, P.E. The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) Board voted three to two on Nov. 19, 2020 to deny entertaining proposals associated with the Airport Investment Partnership Program (AIPP). However, discussions about the future of the CCAA as a special district continued in the larger political community. In the following weeks, proponents of the AIPP continued to socialize possibilities of another entity taking over the airport (involuntary dissolution) so that proceeds from the AIPP could still be realized and utilized by others. This update does not reflect the views of [...]
Allegiant Kicks Off Service to Houston & Chicago
Kaley Miller2020-11-20T13:18:30-05:00TRIP FARES AS LOW AS $29 EACH WAY* Provided by Allegiant: PUNTA GORDA, Florida Nov. 20, 2020 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) begins service today from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. To celebrate, the company is offering round-trip fares on the new route as low as $29 each way.* The new routes from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) include: Houston, Texas via William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – beginning Nov. 20, 2020 with fares as low as $29* each way. Chicago, Illinois via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – beginning Nov. 20, 2020 with fares as low [...]
Metroplex EA – Notice of Availability
Kaley Miller2020-10-28T13:07:20-04:00The FAA has announced it has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider the potential environmental impacts of the South-Central Florida Metroplex (FL Metroplex) Project. Based on the information and analysis contained in the Final EA, the FAA has also issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the project. Click here to read the letter. On October 26, 2020, the Final EA will be released to the public. Electronic copies of the Final EA, Appendices, and FONSI/ROD are available through the following: Online at: www.metroplexenvironmental.com Local Libraries: Found at the link above and printed in [...]
Airport Authority Considers Airport Investment Partnership Program
Kaley Miller2020-10-20T11:13:01-04:00Commissioners Expand Scope of Vasey Aviation Group LLC Punta Gorda, FL (Oct. 20, 2020) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) at its Oct. 15, 2020 meeting passed a motion by a vote of 4-1 that expands the scope of work for its advisor Vasey Aviation Group LLC (Vasey Aviation) to continue consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Investment Partnership Program (AIPP). The approved motion also specifies that proceeds from a lease are restricted to use on property owned by the Airport Authority. The FAA AIPP permits US airport owners such as the Airport Authority to apply [...]
PGD Thanks Participants for Oct. 13 Training Exercise
Kaley Miller2020-10-13T15:18:48-04:00Special thanks to the entire team that made PGD’s Triennial Drill a success! This full-scale exercise, required by the FAA every three years, tests the speed and effectiveness of emergency personnel and airport staff in the event of a significant incident. In addition to Charlotte County Fire & EMS, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office dispatch team participated, along with the Air Traffic Control Tower and Worldwide Flight Services. Special thanks to Allegiant for allowing us to utilize an Airbus A320 in this full-scale exercise, and to the EAA for allowing us to use their facility for briefings. The exercise simulated [...]
Airport Authority Reopens Runway 15-33
Kaley Miller2020-10-13T11:51:22-04:00Officials Celebrate with Ribbon Cutting Punta Gorda, FL (Oct. 12, 2020) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) signified the reopening of Runway 15-33 with a ribbon cutting today. Airport Authority Commissioners were joined by airport management, congressional staff, lead engineering consultants and contractors. In addition to a 593-foot extension that increased the runway length to 6,281 feet, the rehabilitation included resurfacing, grooving, painting and adding LED sustainable lighting. Blast pads were added at each end of the runway, and Taxiways E, A and D were realigned to be in compliance with FAA design standards. Runway 15-33 was closed [...]
Advisories For Training Exercise Oct. 13
Kaley Miller2020-10-13T11:52:23-04:00Airport Stakeholders and emergency responders will take part in a full-scale training exercise at Punta Gorda Airport on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Passengers will not be affected by this exercise as all the commercial airline facilities, including entrance and exit roads, parking, the Bailey Terminal and aircraft boarding will still be accessible and operational. The exercise will simulate an emergency response to a mock aircraft accident at the south end of the airport. Emergency responders will simulate their response to an accident scene, including utilization of firefighting vehicles and equipment, flowing water for a simulated fire, and [...]
Airport Authority Announces Development of PGD AviEx
Kaley Miller2020-09-30T10:05:41-04:00Commissioners Break Ground on New Aircraft Ramp Punta Gorda, FL (Sept. 30, 2020) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) recently broke ground on the first phase of Punta Gorda Airport’s Aviation Expansion Area, called PGD AviEx. The property is strategically located between Tampa and Miami in a Foreign Trade Zone at a small-hub commercial airport with utilities available and two direct connections to Interstate 75. PGD AviEx is the largely undeveloped tract of land parallel to Challenger Road where the Florida International Air Show was based the last few years. The runway-adjacent area is planned to become a [...]